Senior Fall 2026: Roadmap to Commencement

Posted on September 9, 2025

It’s going to be a DAM good year!

What an exciting year you have ahead of you—filled with some of our favorite traditions and celebrations. Oh, and of course, college! We know it’s a lot and that it can feel overwhelming at times so we created this page for you to access what you need in the season we’re in.

Below, you’ll find more details about upcoming events. (Oh and don’t worry: you’ll also be getting plenty of emails with even more event-specific details and to RSVP!)

A quick note about dress code: Beaver does not have a dress code, and we do not share dress code requirements or suggestions for events. How students dress for any Beaver event is a family decision.

2026 Senior Fall Events

Get excited; we have a lot planned to celebrate the Class of 2026! Below you’ll see a snapshot of which dates to save; more details about each and every single one of these events will be emailed to students and parents/caregivers throughout the Fall.

September

Roadmap to Senior Year

September 9

Where: Bradley Hall
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Who: An event for the class of 2026 parents/caregivers hosted by the College Counseling Office.

More: This event will include information about the timeline and logistics for senior year, with ample time devoted to the college process. For questions about the Roadmap Event, email Cara Hanig.

09

US Open Studios

September 25

Where: Beaver
When: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Our version of Back to School Night. Visit your seniors fall classes at your own pace! Meet classroom teachers and chat with student volunteers to see what your child has been up to this fall.

25

October

Financial Aid forms available for filing

October 1

Financial Aid forms available for filing

01

HarvestFest

October 4

Where: Gym A, Upper Field
When: Starts at 2:00
Who: Beaver superfans!

Come cheer on Beaver athletics! There will be multiple games happening on the turf (under the lights!) and in the gym as well as special limited-edition swag, food trucks, and more.

04

Yearbook senior pages due

October 10

Yearbook senior pages due.

10

Senior College Work Day

October 14

We know the fall gets so busy, so quickly so we intentionally built in a day with no classes for Seniors to either visit colleges or work on their applications. (11th graders have PSATs on this day.)

 

 

14

Parent/Caregiver & Teacher Conferences

October 23+24

You will recieve an email from the Registrar’s Office to schedule.

23+24

Senior Halloween Celebration

October 31

Where: Gym A
When: US Meeting
Who: This is a student-only event

The Beaver Senior Halloween Celebration is one of everyone’s favorite traditions. The day will kick off with a special senior-only breakfast before the morning festivities (in costume).

31

November

Early Round Application & Financial Aid deadlines

November 1 + 15

Early Round Application & Financial Aid deadlines.

1 + 15

Fall Athletic Awards Night

November

Where: TBD
When: TBD
Who: Students and families

Date and details coming soon.

“Thank You” writing party for college letters of recommendation

November

“Thank You” writing party for college letters of recommendation.

End-of-fall term acknowledgements for athletics & performing arts

November

End-of-fall term acknowledgements for athletics & performing arts.

December

College news for Early Action/Early Decision

December

College news for Early Action/Early Decision.